{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep. 994, A Visit from St. Nicholas, by Clement Moore VINTAGE","description":"  T\u2019was the Night Before Christmas \u2013 you know how it goes. &amp;nbsp;Clement Moore,  today on The Classic Tales Podcast.  &amp;nbsp;  Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening.  &amp;nbsp; If you\u2019d like to give the gift of The Classic Tales Audiobook Library to someone during this festive season, you\u2019re in luck. For a limited time, our lifetime passes are 60% off, and what\u2019s more \u2013 you can give it as a gift. &amp;nbsp; This product is not always available, has never been giftable before, and never goes on sale. Go to classictalesaudiobooks.com and get the perfect gift for the Classic Tales enthusiast on your list \u2013 a lifetime pass. &amp;nbsp; But of course, any way you\u2019d like to support the show is welcome. Pick up some titles, or choose from the many support options available. Thank you so much! &amp;nbsp; This little poem we\u2019re reading today profoundly influenced the American tradition of Santa Claus. Moore had St. Nicholas coming on Christmas Eve, rather than Christmas Day, as did Washington Irving, in his Old Christmas series of essays. The Christmas visitor had many different influences at the time, and the popularity of this poem solidified the character of Santa Claus. Often referred to as \u201cT\u2019was the Night Before Christmas\u201d, it was originally published in 1823. &amp;nbsp; And now, A Visit from St. Nicholas, by Clement Moore &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;  Follow this link to save 60% on a giftable lifetime pass for the entire Classic Tales Audiobook Library &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;  Follow this link to become a monthly supporter: &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;  Follow this link to subscribe to the Ars\u00e8ne Lupin Podcast: &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Follow this link to follow us on Instagram: &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Follow this link to follow us on Facebook: ","author_name":"The Classic Tales Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.classictalesaudiobooks.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/34612925\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/182727600"}